Section 169 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Caister-on-Sea to Sea Palling
11.2 miles (18 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: TG 522 135. Finish: TG 429 274. OS grid.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Warning: Diversion in place. Part of this route is closed or diverted for now. In Suffolk, the National Trust says the path across Dunwich Heath and its beach is closed after a wildfire, with no pedestrian access. In Somerset, the council says three short sections near the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier (Pawlett, Chilton Trinity and Express Park) are closed for construction works, and a long-term diversion is in place around Hinkley Point C. Source: somerset.gov.uk.
Up and down
About 75 m of climbing and 79 m of descent; highest point 11 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Caister-on-Sea.
- Bus stops
- Second Avenue, adj, 120 m from the start. Directions TG 521 136Ridgeway, opp, 290 m from the start. Directions TG 519 136Ridgeway, adj, 370 m from the start. Directions TG 518 136
- Car park
- Car park, 130 m from the start. Directions TG 522 137
Getting back
The section finishes at Sea Palling. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bus Terminus, adj, 70 m from the finish. Directions TG 429 273Service Station, 520 m from the finish. Directions TG 431 269
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 19%, paved or flagged 5%; the rest (75%) isn't recorded.
About 3% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 1 gate.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 9 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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